I was delighted to spend five nights at Joe’s place. He and his wife were great hosts and made me feel very much at home. It got off to a great start when he got in touch with us in advance, gave us very comprehensive directions and welcomed me personally at the lobby. It’s always nice to meet the actual host rather than go through a contactless process or meet someone else.
The unit itself was a beautiful loft with a superb view of the entire city, it was very well stocked with powerful uninterrupted WiFi, TWO TVs, THREE ACs, a fan, a washing machine, a full length fridge with a freezer, BOLSTERS ON THE BED, an additional LCD monitor as a workstation, as well as an attached bathroom with towels and toiletries provided. There was plenty of space throughout the entire apartment and I very much relished that. Since I was barely paying a pittance to stay each night I was not initially expecting such comprehensive hospitality but it was a pleasant surprise.
The rest of the house was precisely the way suburban should be - tranquil and peaceful but with great access to the hustle and bustle of the city. I had access to the rooftop garden, running track and climbing wall and it was precisely the escape I needed from the urban jungle of Bangkok. Convenience was never an issue as the house was just 5 minutes walk to the subway, and 30 minutes to downtown Bangkok. There were plenty of great affordable eateries and food stalls just around the corner.
I felt very privileged to be able to put up at Suraphong’s place for five nights, and ultimately the price I paid certainly does not do it any justice. I just hope I was a good guest!